Le Goutaroux from Trézanne

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The tour of Mont Aiguille remains a classic, but to appreciate this "ocean liner", what could be better than gaining some height? The view is not only of Mont Aiguille, as from the summit of Goutaroux you have a 360° view: from Grenoble to Trièves, as far as Dévoluy on one side. From the Vercors ridges to the Chartreuse on the other side.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.46 km
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    Average duration: 4h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 658 m
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    Descent: - 651 m
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    Highest point: 1,531 m
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    Lowest point: 1,011 m
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Mont Aiguille from the summit of Goutaroux
The bow of the "ship"
Crête du Goutaroux and the Trièves
Early in the morning

Description of the walk

Park in the small car park in the hamlet of Trézanne, where you already have a beautiful view of Mont Aiguille with the thatched chapel in the foreground.

(S/E) From the hamlet, follow a track heading north towards Col de Papavet.

(1) Leave the track and climb up to the right towards Col de Pellas and Col de Papavet.

(2) Cross the track and continue straight ahead to rejoin it. Follow it uphill for a few dozen metres, then leave it on the right.

(3) Cross the track again and continue on the path opposite. Although steeper, this path is more like a hiking trail and is in the shade. Continue to Col de Papavet.

(4) Keep to the right, heading towards Goutaroux. Do not take the path that veers sharply to the right, but take the one that passes along the north side via a forest track. At first, the path is fairly flat, even slightly downhill. Continue to the end of the path.

(5) Leave it and follow the path to the right. The slope becomes steeper and you climb up the north side. Join another forest track.

(6) Cross it and continue straight ahead. The path climbs quite steeply for 200 to 300 metres.

(7) Leave the forest and stay on the Aubeyron ridge until you reach the summit of the same name, with a view of Mont Aiguille and Grand Veymond on one side and Trièves on the other. Reach the summit of Aubeyron.
Be careful, you are walking on a ridge, see practical information

(8) Continue south on the ridge. Cross a small copse and then a short rocky passage before reaching the summit of Goutaroux.

(9) The view is superb, with the Chartreuse mountains in the background and Grenoble at their foot. Then all the ridges of the Vercors, as far as Mont Aiguille. Opposite, behind the Trièves plateau: view of Chamrousse and Dévoluy, via Taillefer, Oisans, etc.

Take the same route back to the hamlet of Trézanne (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,011 m - Hamlet of Trézanne
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 1,032 m - Path on the right
  3. 2 : km 0.83 - alt. 1,107 m - The track is suitable for vehicles and is opposite the car park
  4. 3 : km 1.28 - alt. 1,180 m - Les Sagnes (1,160 m), opposite
  5. 4 : km 1.57 - alt. 1,240 m - Col de Papavet (1241m)
  6. 5 : km 1.94 - alt. 1,234 m - At the end of the road, turn right towards Goutaroux
  7. 6 : km 2.63 - alt. 1,360 m - Crossroads, opposite
  8. 7 : km 3.09 - alt. 1,436 m - Start of the Aubeyron ridge
  9. 8 : km 3.58 - alt. 1,526 m - L'Aubeyron
  10. 9 : km 4.23 - alt. 1,519 m - Le Goutaroux (1,543 m)
  11. S/E : km 8.46 - alt. 1,011 m - Hamlet of Trézanne

Notes

If you have two days, it's best to take a step back from Mont Aiguille, which is why the team at the Vercors Regional Park Information Centre in Chichilianne recommended this walk to us: very good advice.
The next day, we climbed up to the high plateaus of the Vercors to get a view of the other side of Mont Aiguille (via the Pas de l'Aiguille).

Only the last 1.5 km to the summit is outside the forest, making it an ideal walk in warm weather.

The end is on the edge of the ridge (see photo of Crête du Goutaroux and Trièves), so this is not a hike to do in foggy weather. Besides, there would be no point, as the aim of the hike is to enjoy the magnificent view of Mont Aiguille.
As with any mountain route that crosses ridges, a few precautions should be taken with young children

Please note that the car park in Trézanne has limited space: 6 to 8 cars maximum.

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

Don't hesitate to stop by the Vercors Regional Park Information Centre in Chichilianne.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 30 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Sardine*
Sardine*

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent landscapes, a 360-degree view. 😍

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Pasrau
Pasrau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb panorama at Goutaroux, you just have to go all the way to the end. Enjoy lunch at the end of the trail with pleasure and grandeur.

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béojipé
béojipé

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

people we met at the summit of Goutaroux told us that there was a route down from the summit to Trézanne, allowing you to make a loop instead of a round trip. Given the weather, I didn't try it, but if anyone knows this route, it could be a nice addition to the trail in good weather.

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mo.renault
mo.renault

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Exceptional views, beautiful ridge trail. Avoid after heavy rain, as the climb through the forest after the pass is steep and can be very slippery. It is possible to climb up to the pass via the track (longer but easier)

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Anibac
Anibac
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This hike allowed me to discover the charming village of Trézanne, dominated by Mont Aiguille. The hike itself isn't particularly interesting, except when you reach the ridge, where the view is magnificent and you can admire Mont Aiguille all the way along. There are no major difficulties, and the hike can be done in an afternoon, taking around three hours including breaks.

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B SANCHEZ
B SANCHEZ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very beautiful hike
the winding section in the forest is very beautiful
the view from the summit is magnificent

the first climb up the rocks is quite difficult
to avoid it on the way back down, we took the forest road (500 m longer)
the other climbs were no problem

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Mic Bravoure
Mic Bravoure
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with no major difficulties, except perhaps for the 2-metre rocky section just before the summit, but this is not dangerous. The stony path at the start is quite unpleasant (especially on the way back), but once you enter the forest, the trail becomes more pleasant.
The colours of Mont Aiguille change as you walk, if you start the hike early enough. The climb is very gradual until you reach the ridge. The view is then magnificent on both sides.
I'm prone to vertigo, but I walked along the ridge without any difficulty as it's quite wide.
We only came across one couple of hikers during the entire walk (11/09)!
Thank you, Frank, for sharing!

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Béné22
Béné22

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This is a beautiful hike that goes through the forest and ends on the ridges.
However, it is not easy, as indicated in the description.
It climbs from start to finish and is quite steep. A 563-metre elevation gain in two hours is tough for occasional hikers.
We were two adults and an 11-year-old child, so it's not a family outing.
I strongly advise against it for anyone who suffers from vertigo, as the path along the ridge is narrow, steep and very impressive.
It's also important to note that the walk is not a loop.

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colpitt
colpitt

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike, highly recommended!

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Philzub
Philzub

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with no major difficulties, except that you walk for quite a long time along the ridge, so it's best to do it in good weather.

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monmarch
monmarch
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Once we reached the summit of Goutaroux, we followed the ridge where the path is not always well marked, but there was no fear of getting lost with the Visorando app. We then reached the Pas de l'Escalier and Trézanne via a wide, pleasant path at the end of the hike. This section is indicated on the "Le Tour du Goutaroux from the hamlet of Les Granges in St Michel les Portes" information sheet.
One thing to note: the few metres of rocky terrain before reaching the summit of Goutaroux were very slippery, so take care.
Spring day (19 February 2022)
A very beautiful hike with superb views.

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cricri1950
cricri1950

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant autumn hike. Start by visiting the church, which offers beautiful views of Mont Aiguille from all sides
Look closely at the ridges for numerous fossils

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zatops
zatops

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

- A new car park has been set up at the end of the road indicated in the description (400 m from the village) at the start of the hike, which avoids having to walk this flat stretch.
There are two starting points: either you cross the stream immediately and climb up a track that is more like a stream bed with lots of stones, or you continue along the longer but more relaxed road, which allows you to warm up (we took this route on the way down)
- at point 4, Col de Papavet: only one direction for Goutaroux is indicated by a sign, the one that climbs steeply. Do not take this direction, but follow the one indicated in the description: the road that follows the path you take to reach the pass and leads to a zigzag climb that is much more pleasant than the one recommended by the sign.
The ridge outside the forest can be impressive for people who are sensitive to heights

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toposrandos
toposrandos

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

pleasant hike

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Pierrau
Pierrau

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb easy hike. The estimated time is generous, but the view from the ridge is so beautiful that you can stay there for a long time admiring the landscape. With the autumn colours, the forest section was magical.

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